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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jun 30, 1927

Page

10

Phippsburg Assessors Finish Work and 34 Mill Tax Rate

The Phippsburg assessors completed the current year's valuations and fixed the tax rate at 34 mills. Tax collector Page A. Wyman will receive the assessments this week. Local residents and visitors are noted in a roundup of summer activity at the Center and surrounding areas, including house guests, cottage use, and road work progress. Dr. W. G. Jefferson has purchased the Bedford Kelley estate and will relocate later, with current contact at Walker Head.

A. Wyman Josie Glidden Woodfords Milan Hatch Watertown Mane Henry M. Heald Torrday Lillian Leach Putnam Conn George L. Oliver O Charles V. Percy Brooklyn N.Y Walker Mix Alfe Williams Marilla Anita Worthiod Sumner AL. Verrill Boston Parker Beach Rev. S Mere Webber Massachusetts R. Stevens South Deerfield Mass Kamp Keebee Avia Munykins Louise Tibbetts Winneganee Elbridge Moree Walker Head Mire Martin Geodwin Ated Methuen Mires Cox Phead Charles Perkins Everent Perkins Malden Dmerkins Cox's Mre New & Harehine Mattern Parker Dessd Brevkard Pitch Dine Arlene T.) York Willard P. Lowell Tessie L. Sprague W. G. Jefferson Bedford Kelley

Home Missionary Society Elects Officers at Wesley M. L. Service

The Woman's Home Missionary Society of Wesley M. E. church held a meeting at Mrs. Llewellyn Rogers home in West Athol Tuesday electing Eva Cahill president Florence Rogers vice president Carrie Conley recording secretary Louise Watson mite box secretary Edith Abbott corresponding secretary and treasurer. A picnic lunch followed and the group voted to discontinue monthly meetings until fall. Members present included Annie Stackpole Edith Abbott Mae Covel B A Farrar Louise Watson F L Littlefield Nellie Denton Florence Rogers Annie W. Rogers Ha Abbott Arlene Littlefield and Rev F L Littlefield.

Woman's Home Missionary Society Wesley M. FL Llewellyn Rogers Westath Eva Cahill Florence Rogers Carrie Conley Louise Watson Edith Abbott Annie Stackpole Mae Covel B.A. Farrar F. OL. Littlefield Nellie Dunton Annie W. Rogers Ha Abbott Arlene Littlefield Fll. Littlefield

Baptist Brotherhood Hosts Fine Evening at Worrey Home

Herbert F. Worrey hosted First Baptist Brotherhood members at 1207 Washington Street with clam chowder doughnuts and coffee on the lawn then a business session and social. Arthur Price recounted a fishing trip while Mrs Worrey and helpers prepared supper.

Herbert FE. Worrey First Baptist Brotherhood Washington Street Arthur TL. Price

Rockland Social Roundup Sees Visitors And Club News

Capt. Eugene Spinney visited Rockland while Miss Cillian Works came from Lewiston with her mother Mrs. Fred L. Parks. Squaw Club ends regular meetings for the season and planning July August vacations with potential picnics. Robert P. Manken returns from Boston port stay as his steamer rests. Events note Ferr Knight and Mrs. Fred L. Parks host. James P. Webber, Fog Choir and Dramatic Art instructor, guests of Parey C. Webber. Wilton G. Dallas returns from Belmont Massachusetts, plans to stay. Fishing trip to Bigelow for about 50 trout overshadowed by black flies. The Marrs Fr. Oliver couple, summer at Boothbay Harbor, attended Sunday at village home. John G. Morse and son John Jr. return from Capitol Island week. The Parks family head to Camden for summer. A. Trueworthy visits Mockland. Charles K. Tlewitt arrives from Mulhery Navy Yard for Capitol Island Sundays. Mr. and Mrs. Elliot Knowles depart for home after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Buight. Caroline Hewitt to remain a few weeks. Albert Pinkham of Gloucester visiting Mrs. Enright’s father. Evening Workers to meet at Mrs. Elbridge Malcolm’s home. Hewitt family to return from Capitol Island cottage. Mrs. Charles E. Hewitt Jr. and son Charlex to come home Thursday.

Eugene Spinney Rockland Cillian Works Lewiston Pax Fred L. Parks Squaw Club Weapon Marty (. Webber Robert P. Manken Boston Squaw Cub Fred L. Warks Eugene Knight Gloucester Mass James P Webber Thillipalexeter Academy Parey CL Webber Wilton G. Dallex Beselmont Macex Tie Thornton Bigelow Marrs Oliver Boothbay Harbor John G. Morse John Gh. Morse, Jr Capitol Island Parks and Son Tincoln Camden A. Trueworthy Mockland Charles K. Tlewitt Mulhery Navy Yard Elliot Knowles Seenter Mire Eugene Buight Mix Caroline Enright Albert Pinkham Elbridge Malcolm Pau Charles Fe, Hewitt, Jr Charlex ’d Beulah McIntire Hewitt Cottage

Bathman Promoted To Fine Position In Bath

Arthur G. Oliver a former Times man has been promoted to City Editor of The New Bedford Times. He came to Massachusetts city last August as a member of the city staff and has risen to the editorship. The paper circulates over 20 000 daily and is a 20 page issue with extra pages at times. Oliver has 11 reporters and a large corps of correspondents. Mrs Oliver and son Wilbur will leave New Bedford Thursday for Bath where he hopes to spend part of his vacation in his old home town.

Arthur G. Oliver Times New Thedford Times Massachusetts City Ste Oliver New Bedford Wilbur Bath

Surprise Party for Annie Goff in Woolwich

About 25 friends and neighbors gathered at the Thwing farm to surprise Miss Annie Goff, Chopps school teacher, returning to find them in her Woolwich home. She received an ivory brush set as a gift as games and refreshments followed. A second note mentions Clarence Seavey’s selection as a snare driver for the fire department during the vacation, and a local Small Point visitor.

George Ames Woolwich Annie Goff Chopps School Thwing Farm Miss Goff Clarence Roker Thelma Irving Horace Allen Waldo Hazel Hollis Leeman Arthur Hayward Florence Baker Marion Skinner Ruth Warold Gilbert and George, Jr Alice Preble Howerd Donald Walter Baker Elsie Dexter Baker Stuart McBachen Mixx Annie Go Committee On Fire Department Clarence Seavey Seavey Joseph Cloutier Brunswick Quebec Philip

Woolwich Social Notes and Local Gathers in June

Woolwich weekly page outlines a flurry of social visits and gatherings. Names such as David G Reed, Ken King, Marion Skinser, Mrs. Peter O'Brien, and many local families appear at farmhouses, libraries, and churches. A Woolwich Farm Bureau meeting at Woolwich Center covers dress forms and a noon lunch under Mrs Elly Reed. Irma Be ratte’s eleventh birthday party features cake and games on a sunny lawn. Public notices include camp and house guests, drives to Squirrel Island, and weekend visits to Bath, Brunswick, and Dixfield.

David G. Reed Boothbay Harhor Ken King Marion Skinser John Sava Marin Cothron Auburn Fred Carlton Toy Dengell Winthrop Peter O'Brien Chirenee Baker Eli Mirouel Hanes McBernier Aaushion Tien Verthoadaire Pest Ala Webster Cleveland Ohio Javie Foster Yarmouth Tern Sarah Bales Christine Thathorne Tey Mire Morse Chiles Woriski Boothbay Arbor Dineen Manchester By-the-Sea Hive Dyay's Ferry Preedten Genesta Corliss Bath Crandfather Coral Corliss Mithel Trott Squierel Island Littl River Mae Morse Ehareh Elly Reed John Beratte Woolwich Irma Bernette Bailey Grace Skillin Roberta’ Hawthorne Gertrude Gilmore Thelma Baker Gertrude Skillin Ruth Hodgdon Dorothea Skillin James A. Colby Jeanette Charles Schute Dorcas Jennie Mansir Tlewellyn Diailew Brunswick Fred Soule Alton Berry Anna May Montsweag Portland Asbury Bailey Melvin Newton Mass Ruthayes Linnette Dresden Montsweng Mro Walter Doyle Yort Beach Bessie Wright Bernice Lynn Fred Crocker Freeport Charles Henry Butler Butler Janette Flagg Moatsweag Farm Washington, D. C Richard Hunnewell Tlora Plumstead Wiscasset Henry Carlton Eleanor Small Point Parker N. Moulton Milton Trott Moulton Lake Nequasset Frank Carlton Little Son Clarence Carlton Warren Lowell Mary Lothair Lowell Forest Carlton Everett Rice Bailey's Island Scott T Thei Mock Sibbetts

Preaching and Prayer Meetings in Arrowsic

Mark Rand will preach Sunday morning at 10 30 in Arrowsic. A prayer meeting is set for Thursday night at 7 30 in the schoolhouse.

Mark Rand

Lincoln County Trust liquidation nears completion

The Lincoln County Trust Company at Wiscoxset nears final closure after a Portland hearing. Chief Justice Scott Wikton ordered a 10 percent final dividend to savings depositors, bringing total savings recoveries to about 96 percent. Receivers Glidden and Day and ex-Receiver Larrabee faced extensive litigation, including a landmark segregated assets ruling, before plan for checking depositors’ full payment and further cash distribution. The liquidation is expected to finish in two to three months.

Lincoln County Trust Company Wiscoxset Scott Wikton Portland Savings Department Walter 8. Glidden Bath Theeceivers Law Court Glidden Wlc. Day Day Carl M. T. Larrabee Wiscasset

Soule and Knowles wed at St Mark's in Augusta

Alfred Morton Gilman Soule chief of the inspection division of the Maine Department of Agriculture and Abigail Rice Knowles were married at St Mark's Episcopal Church in Augusta last Saturday. The ceremony was attended by close relatives with the couple leaving for an automobile trip after. Soule, a 1914 appointee, is active in local groups and churches. Knowles, from Augusta, previously worked as a librarian and statistician at the Maine State Library. They will reside in Augusta.

Alfred Morton Gilman Soule Augusta Wiscasset Division of Inspection State Department of Agriculture Abigail Rice Knowles St. Mark's Episcopal Church Stuart Be. Purves Soule Lincoln Academy Bowdoin College Maine Medical School City

Barter Oliver Nuptials At Beacon Street Parsonage

Reginald Barter of Boothbay Harbor and Louise Oliver of Bath wed Thursday at Beacon Street Methodist parsonage in a single ring ceremony. The couple received support from the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Oliver of High Street. Barter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Barter, works on the Kennebec bridge project. Louise Oliver is Morse High School alumna, Class of 1925.

Reginald Barter Boothbay Harbor Louise Oliver Bath Beacon Street Methodist Parsonage Weston P. Holman Robert Oliver High Street Edgar Barter Kennebec Bridge Morse High

Revenue Man Not Guilty in an Automobile Case

T M McGouldrie of Portland an internal revenue employee was found not guilty of reckless driving after his car collided with one driven by Mrs Kerwin Butcher at North and Lincoln streets on Thursday afternoon. Judge Keegan presided with County Attorney Arthur J Duntoyn for the state and Leon V Walker for the respondent.

Portland United States Internal Revenue Kerwin Butcher North Lincoln Streets Keegan Arthur J. Duntoyn Leon V. Walker

Strawberries Enter Local Market Amid Farm News

Fred Higgins of West Bath brought in 16 boxes on Thursday and 14 boxes on Saturday of native strawberries now in local markets. He runs a large chicken farm with about 5,000 birds and sees strawberries as a side note to his broader poultry operation. J. W. Moulton left Friday to spend a few days with his sister, Mrs. Sarah Meserve, at Buxton Corner.

Fred Higgins West Bath Conte Tie J. W. Moulton Sarah Meserve Buxton Corner

Former Bathman's Book Proves a Sensation in Belmont

Herbert W. Magoun of Belmont Mass writes a second volume in the series Volts From a Layman's Dynamo. The work argues against loose thinking, explains the Trinity in a new way, and presents a bold stance on Jesus Christ and his divine claim. Dr Albert Shaw praises the book as a scholarly, useful fundamentalist work.

Herbert W. Magoun Pho D Belmont Mass Jesus Joseph Christ Horn Albert Shaw Review of Reviews Magoun Tami

Morse High Class of 26 Holds First Reunion at Porthand

The Morse High School Class of 1926 held its first reunion last Wednesday evening. Nearly 50 members joined a trip to Porthand via autos departing after 5 30 from the Yo M CA. They visited Keith's and enjoyed a banquet at the Oriental restaurant with chaperones Miss Marion Freeman and Mrs. Miriam Murray.

Morse High School Porthand Keith's Alfred Gannon Joseph McLaughlin Mary Mune-Donald Mary O'Donnell Raymond Small Elsie Trott Mark Jackson Emily White Albert Mullin Lawrence Palmer Francis Duprey Helen Hayes Adelaide Campbell Fernando Hutchins Irene Coombs Donald Preble Susie DB. Robbins Katherine Lennox Shirley Shepard Agatha Lennox Priscilla Hodge Wendall Williams Earl Kennerson Harold I. Armes Doris Soule Gladys Comean Shirley Mank Herlihy Grant Kathryn Galvin Carolyn Rogers Eleanor Webster Evelyn Burgess Virginia Clark Louise Munsey Lucy Prescott Celia Richards Mabelle Whitten Eleanor Blake Ruth Bryant Emery Rogers Ray Rice Pansy Ward Beatrice Duprey Louise Stewart Helen Furber Ralph W. Mank Helen Freeman Eewin Pinson, Jr Alzira Wing Elbridge BR. Wright Wilbur Hagan Marion Freeman Miriam Murray

Webster Rodger son wedding at Raycliff Farm Gorham

Miss Deletra Louise Hodgerson formerly of Bath wed Raymond Harmon Webster of Gorham on a Wednesday ceremony at Raycliff farm Gorham. Bride wore white georgette with white rose bouquet. Reception drew over 1000 friends and gifts included a lustre china tea set. They honeymoon to Boston and New York and will reside at Rayeliff farm.

Deletra Louise Hodgerson Bath Raymond Harmon Webster Gorham Raycliff Farm William Webster Betty Webster Miss Rodgerson J. M. Rodgerson Morse High School Charles Webster Buxton Toston New York Rayeliff Farm

River Road School Graduates Plan to Enter High School

Mr and Mrs William Delong of Woolwich guests with Mrs Alice McFadden and Ruth and Miss Susie Cahill. River road school closed Saturday with exercises pleasing parents. Graduates: Hubert Lilly Thomas Fletcher Edward Fletcher Madeline Perkins Eloise Fitch. Plans include high school this Fall thanks to teacher Mrs McDonald. Residents and visitors share meals and outings at Boothbay Harbor Gardiner Richmond Dresden Portland and local parades.

William Delong Woolwich Alice McFadden Ruth Susie Cahill John Lilly River Road Hubert Lilly Thomas Fletcher Edward Fletcher Madeline Perkins Eloise Fitch McDonald Joseph Ward Boothbay Harbor Roy Frank Hubert Angie Barter Georgie Ruth McFadden Gardiner Mildred Beedle Richmond W. F. Johnson Malcom Derengon Dresden

Dr OBrien to Preach in England and France

Reverend Frances W OBrien founder of the People s Baptist church in Bath will preach in Paris Nimes London and Nottingham during July August. He plans week day engagements across the Old Country then returns to Brooklyn early September guiding American Baptists interests. The farewell service honored him and Mrs OBrien with attending clerical colleagues.

Frances W. Obrien People’s Baptist Chiurch Bath Brooklyn Daily Times de Francis W. Obrien Creenw 1 Baptist Seventh Avenue Sixth Street Barrope Nquitania Gad Dpuris O' Prien Switzerland Lome St Pank Petortrey Dor O'Brien Nimes France England Spurgeon Tabernacle London Tabernacle Nottingham Greenwood Old Country Brooklyn Dre O Brien

Barker-Litehfield Wedding at Tops ham Elm Street Home

Mrs. F Chester Barker and Mr. F Chester Barker hosted the ceremony for Madalene Ethelyn Barker and Louis Brooks Litehfield at their Tops ham residence. Capt Walter M Mallett officiated. Attendants were Miss Mabel McCausland and Stephen Litchfield. A small reception followed. couple to spend summer in Red Beach Calais and winter in Augusta. Madalene, a Transwick High School and Bay Path alumna, taught in Stonington and Brunswick. Louis, Brunswick High School and New Hampshire University graduate, works as a civil engineer for Maine State Highway Commission. Out-of-town guests included several Barker and Litehfield relatives from Scituate, Wollaston, Auburn, Portland, Manchester.

F. Chester Barker Elm Street Topsham Madalene Ethelyn Barker Louis Brooks Litehfield Stephen Litehfield Prunswieck Walter M. Mallett Mabel McCausland Stephen Litchfield Isabel Ridley Harald Grant Littlefield Martha Wheeler Margaret Whitney Litchfield Red Beach Calais Augusta Transwick High School Bay Path Lestitue Stonington, Conn Brunswick High School New Hampshire University Kappa Sigma Maine State Highway Commission Stephen Litehield Mason Litehfield Edgar J. Willard Scituate Mass Charles Barker Elwyn Barker Bernadine Barker Wollaston Charles HE. Mchenney Auburn Carl Toaumndholm Delia Langley Portland Blp. Walten Manchester Conn

Improbable Bath to Popham Steamboat Service This Winter

It is unlikely a steamboat service will run between Bath and Popham Beach this winter. The Sabinaw’s operator plans to retire the boat after the summer schedule ends on September 8, and the line has not been profitable. Without an unforeseen change, the route will be abandoned in September.

Bath Popham Beach Sabinaw

Bath Sends Second Largest Number Of Boys

When 16 Bath boys left Saturday camp at Lake Cobbessecontee Winthrop they represented the second largest group to be sent from any one community in Maine. Auburn leads the list by sending 26 of their boys, while Bath ranks second with its 16. The next city is Portland which sends but five. Some 25 other cities and towns in Maine trail along with one, two and three each.

Bath Lake Cobbessecontee Winthrop Maine Auburn Portland

Veteran Stage Driver Recalls Old Kennebec Bridge Span Process

Sewall York of Bath recalls the era before the railroad when stage coaches ran between Portland and Rockland with Bath as a transfer hub. He describes changing horses at Damariscotta Waldoboro and Rockland, the master driver John Derry, and the Legard stable site. He notes Berry’s skill, six horse hitches, and the thrill of downhill braking on leather-sprung coaches. York, a Civil War veteran, served along the Mississippi and now suffers rheumatism and neuritis while pointing to his bronze GAR badge.

Sewall York Diaimarises Mills Bath Wuel Kennebec York Wistee Fee Vine John Derry Ted Reoekhind Porthondh Portland Rockland York Wiscasset Damariseetta Damariseetta Mills Waldobora Recklind Thomaston Mr. Berry Mr. York Mississippi Grand Army of the Republic

Admiral Hughes Attends Bath Church Service

Admiral Charles F. Hughes, commander of the U S fleet, visits Bath with Mrs. Hughes and Mrs. Clark. They attend Central Church where Rev Chauncey W Goodrich preaches. The church displays an admiral flag donated by Chief Signalman David Felton USN.

Charles F. Hughes United States Fleet David Felton US S.N Bushnell

Peculiar Accident Injures Bath Woman

Mrs Florence EB Comean of 44 Floral street is in City hospital with a broken small bone in her ankle after a peculiar early morning accident. A hole torn in a wire fence by a person or dog allowed about 50 chickens to return to the coop when she slipped down a slight embankment and twisted her ankle. Wallace Plant, an overnight guest at Chester A Plant's home, returned to Portland on Sunday where he is employed.

Florence EB. Comean Floral Street Numan Canine Peeney Wallace Plant Chester A. Tlant Portland

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Phippsburg Home Missionary Society Baptist Brotherhood George Johnson Theodore Redman Rockford, ML Mr. Johnson Middle Street A. F. Marr B. Allen Bowdoinham Iles C. Tow Sagadahoc Dob. Nc. T. A Blanchett-Metcalf Tate Savadahoc Charles C. Low The Independent Bathman New Bedford Daily Times N. F. Wright Max Katz Flin Street Pine Press Tinton Department of Agriculture Barter LeRoy Lord Upper Kendall Lord Bath Savings Institution O’brien Europe Litchfield-Barker Bride Popham Bath Church
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